Getting a Mini

Hey guys im getting a mini in a barter deal with someone , anyone have one that they use currently that could suggest some upgrades for any kind of improvement with the gun , I know the axe is a better gun but im just getting into paintball so dont wanna dump alot of money into it and not be able to play as much as i thought. Let me know

Just my suggestions, in order of MY preference:
1) Empire Relay. The stock Asa/reg doesn't bleed off air and makes removing the tank a bit of a pain. Also increases the chance of stripping either the tank or reg threads. The Relay should have come stock on the Mini. First thing to change in my book.

2) Board, if equipped with an Optimus board. The Shockwave is just fine, or you can go with other more expensive options. If you already have a Shockwave, skip to number 3.

3) Bolt. Not really needed, but will help reduce kick and increase efficiency. Lurker and Boss bolts are popular choices.

As I mentioned earlier, read all you can, do some research, and decide for yourself which route you want to take.

Look into the Nummech Fore-grip Extender. it makes the reach slightly longer and lets you hold the marker w/o wrapping your thumb unto the trigger guard.

YES. I just got one on my mini. It feels like a totally different gun now. This isn't really a necessary upgrade but is kind of nice if you have big hands or just don't like the stock feel and have $40 burning a hole in your pocket.

I put the foregrip extender and a empire relay on mine. Nicest gun I have ever shot.

I donno guys, I would say if you are not looking to spend alot of money, just buy an axe. My mini shoots amazing, as good as you can get a mini to shoot, and on par with an axe (except the trigger), but to get it there I have put over 1000 dollars into it including the cost of the gun...

On the other hand, you can upgrade your mini over time and come out with something totally your own, kinda like this...

Thanks for all the advice guys since i have aquired the mini i have , got the deadly winds cf barrel with some freak inserts , a carbon fiber tank , the on and off asa and now i will order the bolt , i like the the small compact feeling of the mini so i dont need the extender , thanks again guys